Museum of Science and Industry

Please note that the Power Hall will be closed to the general public on the dates below due to the Real Ale Festival. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thu 22 March - Power Hall will close at 2pm
Fri 23 March - Power Hall will close at 2pm
Sat 24 March - Power Hall closed all day

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of real operational steam engines that powered mills all over the North West and helped to shape our world. Find out how they work and learn about the amazing history of power in these fascinating, in-depth demonstrations of one of the many engines on display by one of our experienced Presenters.